Donald Trump's approval ratings have been consistently low, with a recent poll showing a record-low 34% approval rating. This trend has been ongoing for over a year, with Trump's approval rating rarely rising above 36% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in February 2026. The war with Iran has had a significant negative impact on Trump's approval ratings, with 66% of respondents saying he hasn't clearly explained his goals for the war. Trump's handling of the economy, cost of living, and inflation has also been met with disapproval, with 52% of respondents disapproving of his handling of economic issues. The Iran war has driven up prices for gasoline and other products, leading to a 52% strong disapproval rate for Trump's handling of economic issues. Trump's approval rating has also been negatively impacted by his handling of the cost of living, with only 28% of respondents saying he has handled it well. The majority of respondents, including Republicans, disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy and the Iran war. Trump's approval rating among Hispanic voters has also swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year. Trump's approval rating is similar to former President Joe Biden's at this point in his term, with Biden having a 41% approval rating in May 2022. Trump's sagging approval rating comes as Democrats have a chance at outperforming Republicans in midterms, with an Emerson poll showing Democrats with a 10-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot. The war with Iran has also been met with disapproval, with 61% of adults calling it a 'mistake'. Trump's approval rating has been consistently low, with a recent poll showing a record-low 34% approval rating. This trend has been ongoing for over a year, with Trump's approval rating rarely rising above 36% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in February 2026. The war with Iran has had a significant negative impact on Trump's approval ratings, with 66% of respondents saying he hasn't clearly explained his goals for the war. Trump's handling of the economy, cost of living, and inflation has also been met with disapproval, with 52% of respondents disapproving of his handling of economic issues. The Iran war has driven up prices for gasoline and other products, leading to a 52% strong disapproval rate for Trump's handling of economic issues. Trump's approval rating has also been negatively impacted by his handling of the cost of living, with only 28% of respondents saying he has handled it well. The majority of respondents, including Republicans, disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy and the Iran war. Trump's approval rating among Hispanic voters has also swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year. Trump's approval rating is similar to former President Joe Biden's at this point in his term, with Biden having a 41% approval rating in May 2022. Trump's sagging approval rating comes as Democrats have a chance at outperforming Republicans in midterms, with an Emerson poll showing Democrats with a 10-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot. The war with Iran has also been met with disapproval, with 61% of adults calling it a 'mistake'.
